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Title: my other passion
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 02, 2014, 06:44:05 AM
carbureted engines... bought these 2 40 DCOE Twin Side Drafts for a project here in Brasil. unfortunately it's been on hold since 2008 because of unforeseen circumstances. it's still on my bucket list... :)

(http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s410/flipmlb/DSCN4243_zpsd64c4918.jpg) (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/flipmlb/media/DSCN4243_zpsd64c4918.jpg.html)
(http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/s410/flipmlb/DSCN4244_zpsc59311c2.jpg) (http://s1050.photobucket.com/user/flipmlb/media/DSCN4244_zpsc59311c2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: MFB on April 02, 2014, 07:57:07 AM
Nice, I used to own a car with twin Dellorto carbs DHLA40's from memory fitted to a 2ltr Ford SOHC motor. 8)

Rgds

Mark
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: raumati01 on April 02, 2014, 08:24:51 AM
Check out these bad boys, they ruled the racetracks here in the 70s    http://static.shop033.com/UserFiles/2024-Files/image/Valiant_Chrysler_Charger_triple_webers_hemi_six_245_265_AussieSpeed.jpg
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: LTM on April 02, 2014, 04:58:27 PM
Mel,

My first thought when I saw you pictures reminded me of the old days when I had an engine with Weber side draft carbs. I used to be a master at blue printing Holley carbs. I have to cycle around to each of my passions for economic reasons.

Leo
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: john2244 on April 03, 2014, 03:50:23 AM
Our other passion would be an interesting topic.

John
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: locknut on April 03, 2014, 04:33:00 AM
Oh man that takes me back used to run 2 of those  on a 1600cc Fiat 125T I used to race in my younger days. Now I have a boat so no money for car racing.
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 03, 2014, 09:47:00 AM
in this age(again) of turbos, the sound of a normally aspirated engine, with multiple carbs or ITBs can be compared with spring actuated dogs...just plain music to my ears.. :) ::)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 03, 2014, 09:48:49 AM
Quote from: john2244 on April 03, 2014, 03:50:23 AM
Our other passion would be an interesting topic.

John
definitely agree! except VENUS' inhabitants...  :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dominick on April 04, 2014, 12:19:13 AM
Quote from: john2244 on April 03, 2014, 03:50:23 AM
Our other passion would be an interesting topic.

John
I will not be able to post my other passion due to the 12 year old rule.   :-* :-* :-* Dominick
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 04, 2014, 02:10:16 AM
Thank Heavens! ::)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Alto Mare on April 04, 2014, 02:12:14 AM
x2 ::)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Ron Jones on April 04, 2014, 06:55:01 PM
 ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Bryan Young on April 04, 2014, 07:16:39 PM
Quote from: Dominick on April 04, 2014, 12:19:13 AM
Quote from: john2244 on April 03, 2014, 03:50:23 AM
Our other passion would be an interesting topic.

John
I will not be able to post my other passion due to the 12 year old rule.   :-* :-* :-* Dominick
Dominick, your post would not pass a 40 year old rule.   ;)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dominick on April 04, 2014, 07:34:29 PM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 04, 2014, 02:10:16 AM
Thank Heavens! ::)
Quote from: Alto Mare on April 04, 2014, 02:12:14 AM
x2 ::)

Quote from: noyb72 on April 04, 2014, 06:55:01 PM
::) ::) ::)
Quote from: Bryan Young on April 04, 2014, 07:16:39 PM
Quote from: Dominick on April 04, 2014, 12:19:13 AM
Quote from: john2244 on April 03, 2014, 03:50:23 AM
Our other passion would be an interesting topic.

John
I will not be able to post my other passion due to the 12 year old rule.   :-* :-* :-* Dominick
Dominick, your post would not pass a 40 year old rule.   ;)

:D ;D ;D :D ;D :D ;D Thanks for the laughs it made my day.  Dominick
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 07, 2014, 12:22:11 PM
i should have written normally aspirated engines instead of carbureted engines because ITBs is also on my bucket list... :) :) :)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: MFB on April 07, 2014, 07:05:28 PM
If anybody in the USA has a 69 Mach 1 or fastback Mustang for sale I would be keen. Preferably a small block one.

Rgds

Mark
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 07, 2014, 10:29:26 PM
hi Mark! if you are serious, i think it's better that you post in the Want to Buy, Borrow or Trade section of the site... and good luck in your search!
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 12:42:16 AM
Quote from: Mel B on April 07, 2014, 12:22:11 PM
i should have written normally aspirated engines instead of carbureted engines because ITBs is also on my bucket list... :) :) :)

1972 Datsun Five & Dime with Dual Webers!!! Man I had fun in that car ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 10, 2014, 01:13:38 AM
Quote from: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 12:42:16 AM
1972 Datsun Five & Dime with Dual Webers!!!

a classic! do you still have it?
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 01:30:25 AM
Quote from: Mel B on April 10, 2014, 01:13:38 AM
Quote from: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 12:42:16 AM
1972 Datsun Five & Dime with Dual Webers!!!

a classic! do you still have it?

No...Sold it and picked up a 1969 Charger...My Chic car for high school...Should have kept them both >:(
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 10, 2014, 01:40:42 AM
Quote from: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 01:30:25 AM
...Should have kept them both...

X2
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 10, 2014, 02:01:43 AM
I had this 72 Impala for 20 years. I sold it a couple years back. 400 small block. I pulled my boat with it and you couldn't even tell it was back there.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/imp11_zpsc739a3fd.jpg)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 02:09:07 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on April 10, 2014, 02:01:43 AM
I had this 72 Impala for at 20 years. I sold it a couple years back. 400 small block. I pulled my boat with it and you couldn't even tell it was back there.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/imp11_zpsc739a3fd.jpg)

OH MY!!!
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Big Tim on April 10, 2014, 02:15:30 AM
This my other passion...2003 Springer ... It was stock gunmetal blue with 3 miles on it when purchased...At 500 miles I tore it down to the frame and built it back with a 100 ci motor 6 speed trans and did everything myself except for the paint...Sold it to pay bills after a car fell on me at work in 2006 >:( >:( >:( They will still be selling bikes when I am ready to ride again.

(http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx76/fresnotim/tnthunington_zps61f33573.jpg) (http://s743.photobucket.com/user/fresnotim/media/tnthunington_zps61f33573.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Shark Hunter on April 10, 2014, 02:17:39 AM
Nice Tim! ;D
Title: Re: my other passion
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on April 11, 2014, 02:36:42 AM
if only my late father didn't sell the family's '67 or '68 impala...